I feel that I must say a few words to honor a man that I held in high regards.
Ivan and I belonged to the same club (Pikes Peak RC) for 12 years. He never stopped trying to bring a fellow
rc'r. up the learning curve with his wealth of info and enthusiasm.
When I started the Vigilante project in 1993 Ivan was the one that incouraged me to do the plug and molds because he knew that other modelers would be interested as well.
I'm sorry that he never got the chance to fly the RA5C but he was there beside me for the first flight and for the next 30 plus flights as my caller. His inputs during these early flights saved this plane many times and I have always remembered these little words of wisdom every time that it has been flown since.
We surely have lost a great friend and modeler. One that will be hard to replace.
My deepest condolances go out to his family and especially his son Paul: the best team pilots I've ever seen.
My thoughts are with you, Phil.